THE HERMITAGE. on the National Register of Historic Places, an extraordinary 19th century home in classic condition, built in 1849, it is the oldest in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. In 1990 this beauty, known as the The Hermitage, home of Alice Flagg, was moved from a nearby saltwater creekfront neighborhood to its present location less than one mile away, nestled in alomst four acres, under century's old moss draped Live Oaks and wrapped around the front by a well cared for (1 +/- acre) freshwater pond stocked with bass and bream. Sit on or swim from the dock. Front porch, walkway and chimney brick is known to be from ships ballest coming from England. Each brick was carfully moved in 1990, with the house. This esquisite home is gracious in room sizes, with large cased openings and rooms ideal for entertaining. Enter the large foyer of 22 x 13 feet and set your sights on a beatuful spiral staircase. An upstairs bedroom was Alice's. Google "Alice Flagg and the Hermitage" to learn her story if you don't know it. An Alice Portrait and a purse of hers will convey with this home. The photos are of the furnished home, as it will sell unfurnished. So you'll have a great time looking for the right furnishings for this oh so special home. Lastly, please know all showings must be accompanied by a "Pre-Qualifation Letter, whether you might offer cash or not.
Peace Sotheby's Intl Realty PI
$24,000,000
1849
Detached
3856
3856
Low Country
Window Treat Convey, Garage Door Opener, Workshop, Water Purifier, Wshr/Dryer Connection, Washer/Dryer, Fireplace, Lead Based Paint Disclose
3
3
1
Yes
Fireplace
Wood
Formal
1st Floor Bedrooms, 1st Floor Baths, Foyer
Electricity, Water Public, Sewer
Front Porch, Rear Porch, Boat Parking, Outside Storage Detached, RV Parking
Wood Frame
Crawl
Central Heat, Central Air
Two-Story
Attached 2-Car
5
Electric
3.72
Irregular
Outside City Limits, East of Highway 17 Bypass, Lake/Pond View
Electricity, Water Public, Sewer
12-15-2025
Not within a Subdivision
40A Murrells Inlet - Georgetown
Georgetown
41-0109-081-00-00
$0
Waccamaw Elementary School
Waccamaw Middle School
Waccamaw High School
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